PBL template designed to incorporate the key components of a high quality PBL lesson or unit.  Approved by the Tennessee Department of Education.  DOWNLOAD

This form outlines the expectations for community or industry partners as they partner with schools to support STEM instruction or experiences.  DOWNLOAD

The Evaluation Crosswalk document identifies connections between the TEAM Administrator and TEAM Educator evaluation rubrics as they relate to the TN STEM School Designation Rubric.  DOWNLOAD

Handbook for school counselors on STEM careers. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. VIEW

These are samples of rubrics used for the Statewide Design Challenge. 

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Instructions and lesson plans for grades 1 through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018.

• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade

Instructions and lesson plans for grades K through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. 

• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade

Instructions and lesson plans for grades K through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018.

Digital readiness lessons for grades K-5 created by teachers in partnership with TSIN. Added in Dec. 2019. 

• K-Second Grade
• Third-Fifth Grade

Lessons for grades K-5 created by teachers participating in TSIN's Manufacturing & Engineering Externship Program. Added in Jan. 2020. VIEW

Instructions and lesson plans for grades 1 through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018.

• Sixth Grade
• Seventh Grade
• Eighth Grade

Instructions and lesson plans for grades K through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. 

• Sixth Grade
• Seventh Grade
• Eighth Grade

Instructions and lesson plans for grades K through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. VIEW

Digital readiness lessons for grades 6-8 created by teachers in partnership with TSIN. Added in Dec. 2019. 

Claims and Research Lesson

Variables and Constants Lesson

Lessons for grades 6-8 created by teachers participating in TSIN's Manufacturing & Engineering Externship Program. Added in Jan. 2020. VIEW

Instructions and lesson plans for grades 1 through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. 

• Ninth Grade
• Tenth Grade
• Eleventh Grade
• Twelfth Grade

Instructions and lesson plans for grades K through 12. Created by the TDOE STEM Leadership Council. Added Sept. 2018. 

• High School 1
• High School 2

PBL lessons created by teachers in partnership with the TVA and TSIN. Includes many types of energy for grades 4 through 12. Added Sept. 2018. VIEW

PBL lessons developed by Kelly Chastain, Rutherford County Science Specialist 9-12.  Includes full PBL units for grades 9 through 12 aligned to TN State Standards for Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science courses. Added October 2019. VIEW

Lessons for grades 6-8 created by teachers participating in TSIN's Manufacturing & Engineering Externship Program. Added in Jan. 2020. VIEW